Sawyer County Gazette Aug. 23, 2017
"Yesteryears" column Oct. 8, 1942

There took place late last Thursday afternoon in St. Joseph's Hospital, Rice Lake, the death of a highly respected citizen and pioneer of the neighboring village of Couderay, John H. Moyer, who succumbed after an extended failing in health the past several weeks of which required his hospitalization. The deceased was born at Orangeville, IL, on Feb. 3, 1867, and at the time of his demise had attained the age of 75 years, 7 months, and 8 days.∼Funeral services for John H. Moyer, Couderay, who died Thursday at St. Joseph's hospital in Rice Lake, were held at the home Monday, with burial in the local cemetery. The Rev. W. Wade officiated at the ceremony. Masonic rites were held at the grave.

Mr. Moyer was born at Orangeville, Ill., February 23, 1867. He married Miss Elizabeth Wahl at Earling, Iowa, in 1905, moving to Couderay as one of the early pioneers. He was employed at the Heffelfinger saw-mill and on the railroad, prior to becoming postmaster in 1918, which office he has filled for 22 years, retiring January 31, 1940. Surviving are his wife, four daughters, Mrs. Elmer Severson (Bessie) and Mrs. Al Borrie (Gertrude) of Couderay; Mrs. Hugh McLean (Amanda) of Hauer; Mrs. Victor Carlson (Helen) of Gilmanton, one son, John, Inglewood, Cal., and 11 grandchildren.

Out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral were Mrs. Frank Hartman, George Moyer and John Frankenburger of Orangeville, Ill.; Mrs. Matt Twieler, Milwaukee; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Small of Trego; Arthur Campbell and Mrs. Adolph Robehl, Rice Lake; Elsie Wang and Harold Severson, Hayward; Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Severson, Superior; Mrs. Thomas Boury, Winter; Mr. and Mrs. Don McLean and Mr. and Mrs. William Libby of Yarnell.